About this episode
Episode 1: In the inaugural episode of the Out and Back podcast, hosts Rory Linkletter and Jacob Thomson discuss their backgrounds in running, current training regimens, and upcoming marathon goals. They delve into the importance of consistency in training, the challenges of medium long runs, and the debate between taking days off versus running every day. The conversation also covers strategies for racing the Chicago Marathon, emphasizing the mental and physical aspects of marathon preparation. The hosts invite listeners to engage with the podcast and share their experiences in the running community. Show Notes: Rory Linkletter and Jacob Thomson are professional marathoners chasing fast times and big goals on the roads. Training out of Flagstaff, Arizona, they’ve got plenty of stories from the grind of big mileage, the chaos of race travel, the highs and lows of racing on the world stage and the random stuff that happens between workouts. With a passion for storytelling, running culture, and building community, Rory and Jacob bring listeners behind the scenes of the marathon lifestyle. Training talk with a few detours. Join our Strava group Follow us: Rory’s Strava Jacob’s Strava Rory’s Instagram Jacob’s Instagram Rory’s Youtube Jacob’s Website Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Out and Back Podcast 01:12 The Mission Behind the Podcast 04:44 Hosts' Backgrounds and Running Journeys 07:25 Life Changes and Training Updates 09:26 Goals for Upcoming Marathons 12:03 Racing Strategies and Mindset 13:59 Reflections on Past Races 16:49 Preparing for the Final Weeks Before a Marathon 22:46 The Challenge of the Midweek Run 28:09 The Debate: Six Days vs. Seven Days of Running 34:38 Strategies for Racing the Chicago Marathon